Haitian Connection Network (HCN)
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A non-profit organization that provides a learning computer center to facilitate online classes of computer science and business administration in Haiti through their partnership with the University of the People. HCN currently has 20 students enrolled and 60 students on a waiting list. Students are awarded a 2-year Associate degree in computer science or business administration from the University of the People that provides the online education from Pasadena to Haiti.
HCN’s model of education is proven to empower students to be self sufficient through direct employment post graduation. They want to secure more funding to expand their online programs and to enroll additional students. The cost per student per year is $1,600U.S. (infrastructure costs, nutrition and free online education). HCN is now offering a “Four for Forty” sponsor program where 4 people can contribute $40 a month to support one Haitian student’s online education.
Focus areas: Online programs (Computer Science& Business Administration), Graduate internships, ESL classes , Hands on workshops (interview &resume writing), Feeding program, and Studio apartment rentals.
Classes: Mon – Fri 8am – 12pm (AM shift) / Mon – Fri 12pm – 4pm (PM shift)
| Contact in USA: HCN Corporate Headquarters 470 West Metzler Road, Suite A Ephrata, PA 17522 Phone: (717) 201-4893 Email: info@haitianconnectionnetwork.org Visit their contact page Twitter: @haitiinfocus Podcast: http://haitiinfocus.com |
Contact in Haiti: Haitian Connection Network Student Computer Center Administrator: Mr. Charles- Fils Thomassin 32, Rue Celin # 20 Petion-ville, Haiti Phone: (509) 3463-2749 |
